About
Venice of the east with canals, gardens, and sweet treats
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a living watercolor painting
- A calm, classic, and traditional day trip
- Offers a different side of China compared to Shanghai
Must try
- Try the crab raw noodles
- Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish
- Crab roe tang bao
- Three Shrimp Noodles
- Emperorβs Smile wine
Pro tips
- Take the high-speed train from Shanghai, 35mins travel time
- Book train tickets on Klook or trip.com
- Go early to Humble Administrator's Garden
- Take a traditional boat ride through the canals
Good to know
- Budget accommodation may reject foreign guests
- Remember to bring your passport for train travel
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Rating
4.6 / 5